- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and culture, known for highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Godalming to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Godalming to London will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 4 buses that leave Godalming for London on Thu, Jun 25, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Godalming to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Godalming to London:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Godalming to London costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 13m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 13m by bus vs 1h 23m by car) and save roughly $17 (€14) compared to fuel and tolls ($14 (€12) vs $31 (€25)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Godalming to London buses for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:55 PM Godalming | 1h25 | 4:20 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 PM Godalming | 1h15 | 7:50 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Godalming | 1h15 | 8:50 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Godalming to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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